District Of Columbia § 47-2851.02 - License required.
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§ 47-2851.02. License required.
47-2851.02A person which is required under law to obtain a license issued in the form of an endorsement to engage in a business in the District of Columbia shall not engage in such business in the District of Columbia without having first obtained a basic business license and any necessary endorsements in accordance with this subchapter.
A license shall be required for each business location.
A person issued a license under this subchapter shall not willfully allow any other person required to obtain a separate license to operate under his or her license.
Licenses granted under this subchapter may be assigned or transferred upon approval by the Department and payment of the applicable fee.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 47-2851.02
What does D.C. Code § 47-2851.02 cover?
Section 47-2851.02 ("License required.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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